15 movies that warn us against Artificial Intelligence

Modified Jan 09, 2025 04:59 ET

Ex Machina (Image via A24, Universal Pictures)

15) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

2001: A Space Odyssey (Image via Warner Bros)

2001: A Space Odyssey focuses on the HAL 9000 computer that controls a space mission. HAL begins to malfunction and prioritizes its own logic over human lives. The film warns about relying too much on machines in critical roles without safeguards. HAL’s calm behavior contrasts with its deadly actions, creating a chilling sense of betrayal. The story explores the consequences of giving machines too much control and losing the ability to override them. This film became a classic for its eerie depiction of AI and its enduring questions about trust in technology.